The Town with Matthew Belloni
The RingerPuck founding partner Matthew Belloni takes you inside Hollywood, using exclusive reporting and insight to explain the backstories on everything from Marvel movies to streaming wars. Multiple times each week, Matt is joined by major executives, dealmakers, and journalists, to discuss what is getting made and why, who is winning and losing, and what people in show business are actually talking abou... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 639 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Matt is joined by Keach Hagey, a journalist at The Wall Street Journal and author of 'The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future,' to discuss Amazon abandoning Luca Guadagnino’s movie ‘Artificial’ and looking to sell it to an... more
Matt is joined by journalist Lane Brown from New York Magazine to discuss his latest article digging into the insidious world of online clipping and narrative campaigning. Lane explains how virality and popularity are manufactured and engineered to r... more
Matt is joined by John Mass, president of Content Partners, to discuss the massive value of owning distribution in modern Hollywood in comparison to years past, when content seemed to be the most important piece of the pie. They talk about why becomi... more
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Fox’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku, why this happened, how connected TV devices are the secret gatekeepers to streaming, how this will affect the consumer, and what this says about the larger dea... more
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- Matt is funny and pathetic
He loves kissing up to purely, notoriously sinister figures like Adam Fogelson when they have a hit. Evil fears evil!
Apple Podcasts1Robert in Hollywood
United States2 months ago - Content is good
I’m a pop culture lover but know nothing much about the business of Hollywood so I find the content of this podcast engaging. I rarely skip an episode. However, as mentioned in other reviews the demeanour of the host Matt Belloni is oftentimes off-putting. He’s can be loud, mocking, and condescending even towards his fav guests. When debating a point he has a whinny sneering tone. Sometimes he mentions he’s excluded from events etc because he’s speaks truth to power. My impression is he’s probab... more
Apple Podcasts3roodax
Canada2 months ago - Host is a mess
He’s a total blowhard with a super annoying voice. He just yells the entire time, cuts everyone off, and is under the impression he’s the smartest person on this show, which is not the case. Why do people like this have shows with guests? It’s baffling.
Apple Podcasts1nbsfmcUnited States2 months ago I listen to this to hear "the other side" from someone who thinks the height of cinema is anything that stars Tom Cruise and who will always support the suits over the creatives. Insightful into that kind of pysche, and a depressing reminder that these are the public perceptions the people who actually make the movies (not just distribute because they own all the resources) are dealing with.
Podcast Addict32 months agoElysiaCB- The Highlander
There can only be one. This is it. Everyone else is everyone else and can kick rocks. Matt is the best investigator in hollywood whether you like his brand or not. I do personally but also try to find him on the wrong side of anything ever. That’s pretty rare.
Apple Podcasts5Hiconcept$United States2 months ago
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Spotify | #37 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #101 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #173 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #188 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #198 |  Argentina/Top Podcasts |
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This show centers Hollywood dealmaking, strategy, and the evolving landscape of streaming and cinema, driven by sharp market analysis and candid conversations with executives, producers, and journalists. Episodes regularly scrutinize upfronts, studio slates, antitrust moves, and the economics of theaters and streaming, often blending reporting with behind-the-scenes storytelling and live industry color. A standout trait is the host's appetite for high-profile guests and provocative takes, which can yield deep dives into studio strategy as well as broader media trends. The format typically includes sponsor reads and a fast-paced, opinionated banter that keeps industry insiders engaged and curious about what's really moving the business of en... more
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2. Mynette Louie
3. Kane Parsons
4. Nikki Hexum
5. Peter Chernin
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7. David E. Kelley
8. Michael Gottlieb
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